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Ohio's Senate Bill 50: Controversial Late Work Hours for Teens

11/14/2025

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Ohio's Senate Bill 50, which permits 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. during the school year, is awaiting Governor Mike DeWine's signature.
If enacted, the bill will mandate parental permission for late shifts.
Critics, including State Representative Lauren McNally, claim the bill exploits youth and violates the Fair Labor Standards Act.
McNally argues it prioritizes corporate profits over child safety, allowing underage workers to earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25, lower than Ohio's $10.70.
DeWine has ten days to decide the bill's fate.

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Ohio's Senate Bill 50, which permits 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 p.m. during the school year, is awaiting Governor Mike DeWine's signature.
If enacted, the bill will mandate parental permission for late shifts.
Critics, including State Representative Lauren McNally, claim the bill exploits youth and violates the Fair Labor Standards Act.
McNally argues it prioritizes corporate profits over child safety, allowing underage workers to earn the federal minimum wage of $7.25, lower than Ohio's $10.70.
DeWine has ten days to decide the bill's fate.